Alex Makes VR
By Alex Ruhl
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Want to know how to create a business/freelance career in the chaotic world of immersive storytelling, virtual reality & 360 filmmaking?
New episodes every Monday.
Join me - Alex Ruhl - as I take you behind the scenes building a profitable & award-winning VR storytelling career (TEDx, CannesXR, The Drum 50 under 30, Women of the Future Awards) while navigating the challenges of working with emerging technology.
I also (over)share all of my best tips/tricks/advice & spill all the inside secrets of the industry to hopefully help you create a life that you'll love!
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We've finally hit the tipping point for VR/AR! My thoughts on the Meta Rayban Display AR/AI glasses & more
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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How did I get here? The story of my creative career!
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May 27, 2025 |
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How AI + neuroscience can make storytelling more inclusive: Shiv McDonnell
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May 07, 2025 |
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Directing Apple TV’s first immersive series “Adventure”: Charlotte Mikkelborg
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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It’s just you and me friend
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Should you still learn to code in the age of AI? With Antonia Forster
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Can immersive tech bring us closer to nature? A conversation with Mitch Turnbull
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Soul Paint: A decade in the making with Sarah Ticho
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Can AR storytelling inspire behaviour change: a conversation with Dr Maruša Levstek
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Supercharging nonprofit storytelling with VR: a conversation with Mary Matheson
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Riding the VR waves for a decade: a conversation with Samantha Kingston
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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A conversation about VR with ChatGPT
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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The relaunch of the Alex Makes VR podcast
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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How to define the metaverse in 2023
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Feb 04, 2023 |
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I wanted to tell you everything (Rock Paper Scissors)
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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I'm back! Where have I been? Will VR/Metaverse survive a recession? Let's catch up!
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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6 months, 2 continents, 1 VR project: How to direct a VR project during a pandemic - Alex Makes VR
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Are we already in the Metaverse? - Alex Makes VR
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Does the Metaverse need to be interoperable? - Alex Makes VR
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Feb 06, 2022 |
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Making Money with the Metaverse (capitalize on this opportunity!)
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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How to get ahead with the metaverse & VR in 2022
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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It’s time to get serious about VR, NFTs and the metaverse w/ Adam Draper, Boost VC
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Not a full episode but wanted to say hello!
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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What's happening in the VR news October 2021: Canon VR lens, Vive Flow glasses & Facebook changing it's name - Alex Makes VR
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Every VR creative/filmmaker needs to hear this keynote - Alex Makes VR
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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How to pitch new clients & WIN more VR work - Alex Makes VR
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Where does Virtual Reality fit into Web 3.0? - Alex Makes VR
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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#120: What should you prioritise this week to make better progress? - Alex Makes VR
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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#118: Don't be a slave to your job, reverse engineer your dream life - Alex Makes VR
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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#117: When to say YES and when to say NO in business - Alex Makes VR
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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#116: How to break into the VR industry (3 important tips) - Alex Makes VR
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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#115: Should you hire an intern for your VR project? - Alex Makes VR
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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#114: Making VR is still hard af & it's ok to get frustrated - Alex Makes VR
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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#113: What is the METAVERSE & what does it mean for virtual reality? - Alex Makes VR
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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#112: Netflix is finally getting into original VR content & I'm so excited - Alex Makes VR
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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#111: How to actually FINISH your creative projects - Alex Makes VR
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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#110: How immersive tech (VR/AR/XR) will impact every dollar you make in the future w/ John Buzzell - Alex Makes VR
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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#109: What experiences/ideas work best in virtual reality? (3 elements to consider) - Alex Makes VR
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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1 Year of the Alex Makes VR Podcast **thank YOU**
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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#108: The Mass Adoption of VR is Still To Come **Smash Drums - New Virtual Reality Game**
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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#107: The Bigger Picture For Virtual Reality **remind yourself of the why** - Alex Makes VR
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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#106: How To Onboard Audiences Properly in Virtual Reality **make or break** - Alex Makes VR
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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#105: 3 Ways to Distribute Your Virtual Reality Projects **how to get VR to audiences** - Alex Makes VR
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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#104: How to get new clients from LinkedIn **marketing & outreach strategy for VR / 360 professionals** - Alex Makes VR
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May 31, 2021 |
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#103: Want to get motivated to do creative work? Listen to this! - Alex Makes VR
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May 24, 2021 |
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#102: This is the real reason you SUCK at sales **be more selfless** - Alex Makes VR
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May 17, 2021 |
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#101: Do you REALLY understand what success looks like to you? **look for the small wins & recontextualise success** - Alex Makes VR
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May 10, 2021 |
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[ALEX TAKES A BREAK] The Real Reason I’m 'Taking A Break' **PERFECTIONISM**
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May 03, 2021 |
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[ALEX TAKES A BREAK] How Much Money Can You Survive On? Know your numbers!
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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[ALEX TAKES A BREAK] Indulge Your Passions
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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#100 What I've Learned From Recording 100 Podcasts!
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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#99: Accountability: A Creative's Worst Enemy!
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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#98: How To Build Rapport With Clients & Win More Work
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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What Paperwork You Need Before Production: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #8
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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#97: Pushing The Boundaries with VR Post-Production in Unity w/ Randa Dibaje
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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How To Storyboard For 360 VR: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #7
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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#96: Interactive Volumetric VR For Quest? No Problem! w/ Louise Liu & Jeremy Dalton, PwC UK
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Choosing Locations For Your VR Film (Recce Checklist): How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #6
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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#95: How You Can Help Grow The VR Industry
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Casting Actors For VR: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #5
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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#94: Story or Tech - Which Comes First For VR Projects?
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Scriptwriting For VR: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #4
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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#93: How To Have A Clearer Mind & Get More Done
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Developing Your Story Structure & Characters: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #3
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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#92: Is VR The Future Of Filmmaking?
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Coming Up With VR Ideas: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #2
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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#91: Is VR Filmmaking Dead?
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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My Journey Into Immersive Storytelling: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #1
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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#90: What Do Facebook's Earnings Tell Us About The VR Industry? (& so much more) w/Tom Ffiske
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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#89: How To Get Inspired As A Creative/Filmmaker
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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#88: Motivation Is For Amateurs
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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#87: How To Get Your Client's To Pay You On Time
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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#86: The Most Common Mistake Virtual Reality Creators Make
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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BONUS: The dishwasher metaphor to break your creative block
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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#85: How To Pitch 360/VR Work When You Work In-House At A Company
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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#84: How To Set Goals That You'll Actually Stick To
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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#83: Celebrate The Wins, Forget The Losses (Festive Fire 10/10)
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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#82: You Will Definitely Have Days Like This (Festive Fire 9/10)
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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#81: Exploring Your Interests To Fuel Your Creativity (Festive Fire 8/10)
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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#80: What Are The Best Use Cases For VR In Business? w/ Jeremy Dalton, Head of AR/VR at PWC UK (Festive Fire 7/10)
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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#79: Should You Work With Creative Agencies? The Pros & Cons (Festive Fire 6/10)
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Dec 20, 2020 |
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#78: When Is The Perfect Time To Start Creative Work? (Festive Fire 5/10)
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Dec 19, 2020 |
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#77: Why Are You Waiting To Go Freelance? (Festive Fire 4/10)
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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#76: Expectations Will Ruin Your Business & Your Life (Festive Fire 3/10)
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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#75: The 3 Main Types Of Marketing & Why You Need To Know Them (Festive Fire 2/10)
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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#74: Ask Yourself This Life Changing Question (Festive Fire 1/10)
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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#73: Why You’re Struggling To Get Your Creative Work Noticed
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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#72: Future Trends For Virtual Reality In 2021
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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#71: 4 Tips To Get More Done As A Creative
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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#70: The One Thing All Successful People Have In Common
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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#69: How To Set Your Day Rate
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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#68: Here's Why Someone WILL or WON'T Buy VR
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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#67: How To Deal With Frustration/Not Making Progress
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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#66: How To Pick A Company/Product Name
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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#65: How To Sell VR If You Don't Like Selling
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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BONUS: The Infinite Mindset
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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#64: How Long Does It Take To Build A Profitable Business?
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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#63: How To Get Clients During Covid
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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#62: Are You Burned Out? Me Too
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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#61: A Day In The Life Of A VR Director
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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#60: How To Take Someone’s VR Virginity (THE RIGHT WAY)
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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#59: Will Posting Content Online Get You Paying Clients?
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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#58: My Thoughts On Facebook Connect & Oculus Quest 2
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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#57: Don't Judge Yourself. How To Make Progress No Matter What
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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#56: My Jump From 360 Video to Volumetric Video
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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#55: How To Retain Your Clients
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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#54: What Is The Future of VR Storytelling?
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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#53: Feeling Overwhelmed? Me Too
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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#52: Do You Need To Be An Expert To Sell VR?
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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#51: How Creative Decisions Can Blow Your VR Budget
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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#50: This ONE Question Will Win You More 360 VR Work
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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#49: Why You Should Put Out More Creative Work
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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#48: Do NOT Sell To The Unsellable
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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#47: Directing 360 vs Traditional Film: 3 BIG Differences
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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#46: 3 Things I Learned From Podcasting Daily
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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#45: My Morning Hack To Be More Creative
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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BONUS: WHY & HOW To Tier Your VR / 360 Pitches To Win More Business
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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#44: These Statistics Will Sell VR & Virtual Tours For You
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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#43: What Are You Waiting For?
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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BONUS: Self-employed or LTD company - what's the difference?
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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#42: Is Working In VR Right For You?
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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#41: Should You Make VR Work For New Or Existing Audiences?
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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#40: How To Get Motivated When You Really CBA
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Aug 09, 2020 |
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#39: How To Schedule Your Day To Get Shit Done
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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#38: Why You Should CHANGE Your Mind
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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#37: The 4 Business Models For Your VR Career
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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#36: Why You Need To FAIL To Succeed
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Aug 05, 2020 |
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#35: What Is Your Burn Rate & Why Is It Important?
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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#34: Why Follow Up Is The Most Important Skill For VR Creators
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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#33: Do You Need To Hustle To Be Successful?
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Aug 02, 2020 |
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#32: How Do Influencers Make Money & Why Does It Matter To VR Creators?
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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#31: What's the end-to-end process of making a VR film?
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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#30: How do you balance passion projects vs paying work?
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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#29: Where are the opportunities in VR right now?
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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#28: How do you make VR training?
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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#27: What should you spend your money on?
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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BONUS: Morning mindset
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Jul 26, 2020 |
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#26: How do you keep clients coming back for more?
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Jul 26, 2020 |
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#25: When should you abandon an idea for a VR project?
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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#24: Best ways to make money with your 360 camera?
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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#23: Can you make money from 360 stock footage?
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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#22: How do you choose the right people to work with?
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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#21: When should you hire a team or work with freelancers?
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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#20: Should you work for someone else?
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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#19: How do you direct VR?
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Jul 19, 2020 |
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#18: Should you go all-in on VR?
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Jul 18, 2020 |
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#17: How do you land your first 5-figure project?
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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#16: Where do you go for community/support in the VR industry?
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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#15: What are the key roles on a 360 VR production?
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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#14: How do you distribute VR content (especially during COVID)?
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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#13: Can you make money solely from VR?
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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#12: Should you build a product-based VR business?
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Jul 12, 2020 |
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#11: What skills do you need to be a VR storytelling professional?
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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#10: How do you stay motivated when you work for yourself?
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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#9: How do you make money with your original VR work?
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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#8: How do you get actual sales from calls/meetings?
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Jul 08, 2020 |
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#7: Where do you see the XR industry in 5-10 years?
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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#6: Top tips for networking
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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#5: When should you work for free?
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Jul 05, 2020 |
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#4: How much should you spend on kit when getting started?
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Jul 04, 2020 |
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#3: How much should you charge for your work $$$?
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Jul 03, 2020 |
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#2: How to find paying clients for your VR work
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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#1: The MOST important step to create a career/business you love
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Jul 01, 2020 |